Along with Kernighan and Ritchie, I would also highly recommend getting a copy of 'C: A reference manual' by Harbison and Steele. That book explains a lot of st

Along with Kernighan and Ritchie, I would also highly recommend getting a copy of 'C: A reference manual' by Harbison and Steele. That book explains a lot of stuff by topic and with descriptive examples. Especially beneficial for a quick reference. Highly recommended.